Printer Ink: How to Solve Common Printer Problems

Using a printer and toner cartridges to create images can sometimes throw up problems, but simple issues can be easily resolved. Just like other technological gadgets printers can go wrong, but there is no need to panic if your machine freezes or the paper gets stuck.

Boosh News points out that if the software crashes and the printer stops responding while producing the images then a reboot is necessary. Cancel the print job and restart the computer before trying again and you should be able to complete the print.

One of the other common problems is a paper jam, which can occur if paper is not loaded properly and gets wrapped around the printer spools. Such an incident requires the paper to be carefully untangled. With the printer switched off, lift the cover and gently pull the paper through, using tweezers if necessary.

To keep printers in general good working order be sure to check the ink levels regularly by printing a test page.

Posted by Johnny McMaster